Masterpieces and popular songs by SEKAI NO OWARI (SekaOwa)
Let me introduce some songs by the four-piece rock band SEKAI NO OWARI, also known as SekaOwa.
Their music features vocals with Auto-Tune and is captivating for its fantasy-filled soundscapes.
SekaOwa often stirs controversy—starting with remarks like “we don’t need guitars”—and they’re frequently criticized.
But you could also say they’re constantly pursuing a new style that doesn’t fit within the conventional boundaries of music.
While I introduced them at the outset as a rock band, in that sense it might be more accurate to describe them not as a band, but as an entertainment collective.
With that, please enjoy the music of the entertainment collective SEKAI NO OWARI.
Top 10 iconic and popular songs by SEKAI NO OWARI (SekaOwa)
cherry blossoms at nightSEKAI NO OWARI
With their unique worldview and profound messages, SEKAI NO OWARI are truly captivating.
This piece is a hidden gem beloved by fans, included on the album “Eye,” released in February 2019.
Violinist Neko Saito participated in the arrangement, and the beautiful tones of the strings accentuate the stillness of the night and the transience of falling blossoms.
It’s a ballad that conveys the earnest longing of waiting for someone who never gets in touch, as well as the particular loneliness of the spring season.
Portraying the solitude that exists behind the splendor of the season, this track is one you’ll want to listen to quietly, alone, on a sleepless night.
The beauties of nature — flowers, birds, wind, and the moon (a poetic expression appreciating nature’s elegance)SEKAI NO OWARI
A single by SEKAI NO OWARI released in July 2012.
Also drawing attention as a song featured in a film, it features lyrics written by Saori, the band’s pianist.
Fukase’s vocals speak gently, paired with a soothing melody that leaves a lasting impression.
The lyrics delicately depict the beauty of Japan’s four seasons—stars in the night sky, whispers of the wind, and the dreams of plants and birds.
It carries a bittersweet yet hopeful message: the answer found through love erases sorrow.
A moving song that seeps into the heart—perfect for listening alone on a quiet night.
Carnival of Flames and ForestsSEKAI NO OWARI
A SEKAI NO OWARI track notable for its unique sound that fuses fireworks and a bass drum.
Released in January 2015, it won an Excellence Award at the 56th Japan Record Awards.
Set in an amusement park in Yokohama, the lyrics unfold a fantastical worldview said to be based entirely on real stories.
Fairy-tale characters like Cinderella and a mummy appear one after another, evoking the feeling of being in a strange dream.
In the music video, a parade unfolds in a snowy nighttime forest, further enhancing the song’s atmosphere.
It’s a recommended track when you want to immerse yourself in a dreamy, otherworldly mood.
Phantom LifeSEKAI NO OWARI
It’s a song that sings of birth and endings, and while its message is very strong, even if you listen closely, it’s a track whose lyrical depth reveals itself over the second and third listens and beyond.
The message released from its quiet sound is intense.
Rainbow-Colored WarSEKAI NO OWARI
An upbeat song that shines a spotlight on nature—like insects and flowers—and sings about the end of the world from their perspective.
During this song at live shows, there’s also Fukase’s signature fan service, making it a real crowd-pleaser.
tearsSEKAI NO OWARI
A co-ed four-piece band that can only be described as pure “fantasy,” and it’s no exaggeration to say they’ve established a new genre in the J-pop scene.
Each member flexibly plays not only their primary instrument but also any other instruments a song calls for, and their live performances are dazzling, beautiful, and consistently exceed audience expectations—an entertainment experience that delights both the eyes and ears.
With numerous hits like “RPG,” “Dragon Night,” and “tears,” every track showcases a singular musicality and profound messages you won’t find elsewhere in J-pop, making them a truly one-of-a-kind artist.
phoenixSEKAI NO OWARI
It’s a song that conveys a message about how to live within the limits of a finite life, weaving in elements of fantasy to create a mysterious worldview.
Listening to it makes me reflect on how I ought to live.